Description

Alanine, 2-Methyl-n-m-Tolyl- is a specialized, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative with a unique aromatic substitution. This compound matters as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering a tailored molecular scaffold for research and development. It is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, ligand design, and the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the design and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Peptidomimetics Research: Incorporated into peptide analogs to study structure-activity relationships and enhance metabolic stability.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the custom synthesis of high-value, complex organic compounds for various industrial applications.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a probe or standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alanine, 2-Methyl-n-m-Tolyl-
CAS No.	117755-93-8
Molecular Formula	C11H15NO2
Molecular Weight	193.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-(3-methylphenyl)aminopropanoic acid; 2-(m-Tolylamino)isobutyric acid; DL-2-Methyl-2-(m-tolylamino)propionic acid; α-Methyl-α-(3-methylanilino)propionic acid; 2-(3-Methylphenyl)amino-2-methylpropanoic acid; m-Tolylaminoisobutyric acid; Alanine, N-(3-methylphenyl)-2-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Alanine, 2-Methyl-n-m-Tolyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (HPLC), chiral purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.